Safe Working In Roof Spaces

Plan safe work at height.

Safe working in roof spaces.

Installing cabling and entering ceiling spaces for work such as installation of solar panels or aerials on roofs can pose serious risks to workers. Most roof spaces in residential premises constitute the space between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof. Working on roofs is a hazardous activity because it involves working at height. Business operators managers and workers should work together to put in place health and safety measures and ensure appropriate staff training is.

Even where there is only sufficient space to reach in to conduct the work particularly for shallow eaves there is a risk of shock and the electrical installation should be de energised to remove the hazard. Business operators managers and workers should work together to put in place health and safety measures and ensure appropriate staff training is conducted to minimise the risk of serious. A fall from a loft and roof space could result in life threatening injuries so extra care must be taken. Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces.

Air conditioning systems and other persons entering ceiling spaces or working on roofs can be at serious risk of electrocution and falls from heights. Electricians plumbers pest control operators installers of ceiling insulation. Working in roof spaces working in roof spaces presents particular risks to staff as it combines working at height with the restrictions of a confined area. When working from any elevated space there s a risk of falls and injury.

Particular care should be taken when carrying out hot work in these spaces. Roof work accounts for a quarter of all deaths in the construction industry. To ensure safe work at a height make sure to use suitable access solutions such as extension ladders and roof ladders.